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Eileen Maria Cross

Eileen Maria Cross

Oct 21, 2024

Eileen Maria Cross, age 77, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. She was born in Cincinatti, OH on March 30, 1947, daughter to the late Carl Walter Cross and Mabel Moore Cross. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Carl Cross Jr. and her niece, Sandy Cook.

A private...

Mary Ann Murphy

Mary Ann Murphy

Oct 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Knight Murphy on October 17, 2024 at the age of 76.

Ann's journey through life was marked by love and devotion, especially to her beloved husband of almost 60 years, Jerry Murphy. Together, they shared a beautiful life raising their two sons,...

Eden Collins

Eden Collins

Oct 17, 2024

Eden Elizabeth Collins, age 38 of Waxhaw, beloved wife of David Erps, passed away October 17, 2024. Full obituary and service information to follow shortly.

Charles  Baxter Gordon Iii

Charles Baxter Gordon Iii

Oct 15, 2024

Charles Baxter Gordon III, 87, of Huntersville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. He was born to Charles Baxter “C.B.” Gordon Jr. and Evelyn Ayers Gordon in Union County on January 8, 1937.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at St. John’s Baptist Church, 300...

Luticia Starnes  Fowler

Luticia Starnes Fowler

Oct 12, 2024

Luticia Starnes Fowler, 93 years young, passed on to heaven surrounded by her children on Saturday, October 12, 2024. She died from pneumonia.

Luticia was born on August 17, 1931, to the late Hoyt Braswell Starnes and the late Bessie McCain Starnes in Waxhaw, North Carolina. One of nine children, she grew up on a...

David Allen Robinson

David Allen Robinson

Oct 12, 2024

David Allen Robinson, 83, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 1, 1941, son of the late William John and Carrie Meisner Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John, William, Phillip, Robert and Tim Robinson; and his sister, Jill Robinson.

Mr. Robinson is survived...

Russell Wayne Hinson

Russell Wayne Hinson

Oct 12, 2024

Russell “Rusty” Wayne Hinson, 61, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on September 7, 1963 son to the late Ralph Mitchell Hinson and Marie Rodden Hinson. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife Janet Benfield Hinson.

A graveside service will be...

Janice Mccormick Plyler

Janice Mccormick Plyler

Oct 10, 2024

Janice McCormick Plyler, age 87, passed away on October 10, 2024, after a lengthy struggle with dementia. Born in Florence, SC, on a tobacco farm near Mars Bluff. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Pratt McCormick and Pearl Mims McCormick. She attended schools in Florence, SC.

A service celebrating the life of Mrs....

Marsha Wilson Hendershot

Marsha Wilson Hendershot

Oct 10, 2024

Marsha Jean Hendershot passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1943, to Bill and Sudie Wilson with whom she is now reunited.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory,...

Iris Carnes  Williams

Iris Carnes Williams

Oct 9, 2024

Iris Carnes Williams, 91, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9th, 2024, Iris was born in Guilford County, NC on June 14th, 1933, daughter to the late Pink McKinley and Ruby Rebecca Stephenson Carnes. She was also preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 70 years, William” Bill” Williams III....

Jenny Ratliff Mcguirt

Jenny Ratliff Mcguirt

Oct 6, 2024

Jenny Lee Ratliff McGuirt of Wingate; died peacefully on October 6, 2024. Jenny was born the daughter of William Clarence and Margaret Rayfield Ratliff on September 9, 1951. She grew up in the Cason’s Old Field community south of Wadesboro.

Jenny attended Anson County Schools but graduated high school from Vardell Hall in Red Springs, NC. After...

Patsy Hedrick Manglass

Patsy Hedrick Manglass

Oct 4, 2024

Patsy Hedrick Manglass, 82, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia on August 3, 1942 daughter to the late Fred Hedrick and Eva Ethel Crouse Hedrick, stepdaughter, Donna Ward, and granddaughter Lyndsey Dillo.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date....

Angela "Angie" Smith Manus

Angela "Angie" Smith Manus

Oct 3, 2024

Angela “Angie” Smith Manus, 55, passed away October 3, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1969, in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter to Carol Baker Smith, and the late James Leonard Smith III.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, 6:00 PM, at Covenant Baptist Church, 2706 Secrest Shortcut Rd, Monroe,...

Rachel Richardson Hargette

Rachel Richardson Hargette

Oct 1, 2024

Rachel Richardson Hargette, age 86, passed away October 1, 2024. Rachel was born on August 27, 1938 in Union County, NC, daughter to the late Steve Richardson and Johnnie Parker Richardson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hargette was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Clark Hargette, Sr. and daughter, Tonya Hargette Brigman; six sisters, Ethel Dean...

Rita Lowe Cline

Rita Lowe Cline

Sep 28, 2024

Rita Lowe Cline, 80, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born October 3, 1943 in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Claude and Lucille Wolfe Lowe. She is also preceded in death by her former husband, Daniel; her son, Kevin Burrell and her brother, Roger Lowe.

Rita loved shopping and working in...

Mary Anne Brooks

Mary Anne Brooks

Sep 25, 2024

Mary Anne Howey Brooks, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born August 21, 1943, in Union County, the daughter of the late Worth and Pauline Doster Howey. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Angie Thompson, and her sister, Betty Steele.

A celebration of life service will be held Sunday,...

Jeanette Williams Greenberg

Jeanette Williams Greenberg

Sep 25, 2024

Jeanette Williams Greenberg, 76, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born in Darlington County, SC on October 24, 1947 daughter to the late Troy Williams Sr. and Juanita Stegall Williams. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years James Burkhalter Greenberg, two brothers, Troy “Bubba” Williams Jr. and Charles...

Julia Jackson Sanders

Julia Jackson Sanders

Sep 24, 2024

Julia Jackson Sanders, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born in Davidson County, NC on September 22, 1936 daughter to the late Lee Addison Jackson and Flora Davis Putman. She is also preceded in death by infant great-grandchildren Kollyns and Everleigh Griffin.

A funeral service will be held...

Tommy Floyd Moore

Tommy Floyd Moore

Sep 22, 2024

Tommy Floyd Moore, 83, of Monroe, NC met Jesus face to face on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on July 26, 1941, son to the late Floyd Alexander Moore and Lucille Helms Moore. He is also preceded in death by brother, Terry Moore, sister, Phyllis Starnes, and one great-grandchild, Elaine Grace Moore.

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Ray Reid Craig

Ray Reid Craig

Sep 21, 2024

Ray Reid Craig, 83, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born November 23, 1940 to the late Rudy and Eva Craig. Ray is also preceded in passing by siblings, R.C. Craig, Curtis Craig, Thomas Craig, Jack Craig, Loma Wheeler, Georgia Green and Mary Lee Crump.

He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Craig...

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